Commentaries

How to Disagree Productively on Tough Topics

November 28, 2023

Here is an excerpt from an article by Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow for the MIT Sloan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Credit: Neil Webb/theispot.com * * *…

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The economic potential of generative AI: The next productivity frontier

November 27, 2023

Here is an excerpt from an article for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * *…

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The Wit and Wisdom of Orson Welles

November 27, 2023

George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre. He is considered to be among the greatest and most…

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The Real Secret to Retaining Talent: The subtle art of making people feel special 

November 24, 2023

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Roger L. Martin for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts,…

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What you may not already know about the first Thanksgiving

November 22, 2023

History.com is one of the best online sources for historical material. For example: In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For…

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Why the Godfather of A.I. Fears What He’s Built

November 21, 2023

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Joshua Rothman for The New Yorker. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. Illustration by Daniel Liévano * * * Geoffrey Hinton has…

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The Transition: LBJ and the Events in Dallas

November 20, 2023

Friday, November 22, 1963, began for Lyndon Johnson in Fort Worth, with the headline he saw on the front page of the Dallas Morning News: “yarborough snubs lbj.” Johnson, accompanying President Kennedy on a tour of Texas, had been given an…

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Why businesses need explainable AI—and how to deliver it

November 20, 2023

Here is an excerpt from a “classic” article written by Liz Grennan, Andreas Kremer, Alex Singla, and Peter Zipparo for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up…

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Middle Management Is the Key to Sustainability: How unsung heroes ensure a company’s impact 

November 19, 2023

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Andrew Winston, Paul Polman, and Jeff Seabright for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and…

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What Today’s Rainmakers Do Differently

November 17, 2023

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Ted McKen, Matthew Dixon, Rory Channer, and Karen Freeman for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain…

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